More from Tom Scalisi (Page 3)

Seven best roof sealants on an orange background

We Tested 7 Top-Rated Roof Sealants for 2 Weeks to Find the Best Products for Your DIY Roof Repair

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The Best Random Orbital Sander Options

We Put The Best Random Orbital Sanders to the Test. These Are the Top Picks For Your Carpentry Project

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Best Lubricant for Door Hinges

We Researched the Best Lubricants for Squeak-Free Door Hinges—Here Are Our Top Picks

A group of the best home air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.

We Tested the Top Home Air Compressors for Over 20 Hours to Find the Best Choices for Your Home Projects

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Best chair mats group corners_thickness

The Easy Upgrade That Will Protect Your Carpet From Chair Damage

By Michelle Larson, Savannah Sher, Tom Scalisi

The Best Garage Door Insulation Kits Option

This Simple DIY Upgrade Keeps Your Garage Comfortable and Warm

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

Best Mulching Blades

Lawn, Garden & Pool

These Mulching Blades are the Secret to a Gorgeous Lawn in 2026

a man working with Firm Grip Build-A-Rig

Tools & Materials

We Tested Framing Tool Belts for Quality, Comfort, and Efficiency–Our Favorite is Near Perfect

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Caulking Guns Options

Tools & Materials

This Was the Only Caulking Gun I Could Use One-Handed Comfortably

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A person adjusting an outdoor TV antenna

Tech & Electronics

Yes, You Need An Outdoor Antenna for More Free TV Channels—These Are The Best

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A person with their hand on the best gate latch option

The Best Gate Latch For Fences is Self-Locking and Easy to Install

Weather Guard Tool Box Review

The Best Truck Tool Boxes of 2026 For Storage and Organization, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Rescue fly trap outside

We Tried 6 Top-Rated Fly Traps—Here’s What Actually Worked

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

Best Glue for MDF Options

We Researched The Best Glues for MDF Projects and Our Top Pick Dries Fast and Strong the First Time

Six of the best dethatchers lined up on backyard grass

Lawn, Garden & Pool

After Rigorous Hands-On Testing, These Are Our Best Lawn Dethatchers of 2026

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Table Saw Accessories Options

Get the Most Out of Your Table Saw With Some of These Top Accessories

The 9 best exterior caulk options together on an outdoor workbench.

Tools & Materials

We Tested the 9 Best Exterior Caulks. Here Are Our Top Picks to Keep Your Home Dry

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Benchtop Planer Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

All coolers laid outside

Everyday Essentials

The Best Wheeled Coolers for Camping, Tailgating, and Beachgoing—Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Jasmine Harding, Tom Scalisi

The Best Solar Gutter Lights Options

The Best Solar Gutter Lights to Illuminate Your Yard, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best folding wagon options together in a yard

Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Put These Folding Wagons To The Test to Find the 6 Best Options

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

Raptor Guard Gutter Guard Review Bob Vila Outdoor Hero

The Raptor Gutter Guard Is a Game Changer—And, It’s on Sale

The Best Drill Bits Options

The Best Drill Bits for Metal, Tested on Steel, Iron, and More

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Multiple pressure washer surface cleaners lined up on a concrete slab

Tools & Materials

Yes, Your Pressure Washer Needs a Surface Cleaner Attachment—These Are the Best, According to Our Tests

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Staple Gun Options

7 Staple Guns That Won’t Jam or Damage Delicate Materials

white fans for noise group

After 14 Nights of Restful Sleep, These Are the Best Fans for White Noise

By Michelle Larson, Tom Scalisi

The best ultrasonic pest repeller in a garden next to undisturbed growing onions.

We Researched the Best Ultrasonic Pest Repellers—Our Favorite Covers 1,200 Square Feet

Smart plugs group photo

Tech & Electronics

We Spent 2 Months Testing Smart Plugs—These Were the Easiest To Set Up and Use

By Tom Scalisi, Michelle Larson

Group shot of straps

Tools & Materials

Secure All Your Most Important Gear With Our Favorite Ratchet Straps

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

White medicine cabinet ajar on a wall revealing emtpy shelves.

Bathroom Storage

How to Install a Medicine Cabinet

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

A person using the best push mower to mow a lawn.

We Tested More Than 30 Lawn Mowers to Find the 7 Best Push Models

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A group of the best water leak detector options together on a shelf

Plumbing Supplies

We Tested the Best Water Leak Detectors—Here Are the Winners

The Best Angle Grinder Options

Our Favorite Angle Grinder Automatically Adjusts Speed and Torque

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck

6 Small Window ACs That Take Minutes to Install and Seconds to Start Cooling

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best electric pressure washers sitting on a recently cleaned driveway

Tools & Materials

We Spent 40 Hours Cleaning to Find the Best Electric Pressure Washer

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Weed Torch Options

Tools & Materials

This Weed Removal Method Does Not Contain Chemicals and Is Proven Effective

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best infrared thermometers on a counter awaiting hands-on testing.

Appliances & Cookware

Temperature Check: The Best Infrared Thermometers, According to Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

Best Pool Test Kit Options

Pool Water Testing Has Never Been Easier Thanks to These Test Kits

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A man adjusting the Best Pool Vacuum Option in preparation for putting into a pool

Say Goodbye to Manual Scrubbing—Our Top Pool Vacuum Does All the Work for You

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

The Best Attic Fans Options

Our Favorite Attic Fan Offers Both Set-It-and-Forget-It and Remote Operation

Someone relaxing in a hammock outside among the trees

Outdoor Furniture

Our Favorite Hammock Stand Sets Up in 5 Minutes and Holds Up to 550 Pounds

By Michelle Larson, Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

A worker replaces a window.

4 of the Best Window Replacement Companies in America, Vetted

By Tom Scalisi, Catherine Hiles, Evelyn Auer

Close-up of kitchen tap with water flowing out of tap.

8 Steps You Can Take Today to Increase Water Pressure in Your Home

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Tom Scalisi

Best U Shaped ACs

We Installed 5 U-Shaped Air Conditioners to Find the Best for Quiet, Efficient Cooling

By Tom Scalisi, Paul Rankin

The Best Place to Buy Cabinets Option

The Best Places to Buy Cabinets in 2026

Woman wearing ear and eye protection cuts a 2 x 4 with a circular saw at an outdoor workbench.

How to Use a Circular Saw

The Best Cordless Impact Wrenches

Leave the Pancake Compressor on the Shelf with These 7 Cordless Impact Wrenches

By Tony Carrick, James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

5 rolled up solar pool covers lined up against an above ground pool

After Extensive Hands-On Testing, These Are the 5 Best Solar Pool Covers

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Eight of the Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener on a garage floor

Lawn, Garden & Pool

After Extensive Hands-On Testing, Here are The Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A person using a push broom to distribute the best polymeric sand between cement patio pavers.

The Best Polymeric Sand Stops Weeds, Keeps Pavers in Place, and Delivers a Professional Look

Woman nails the front of a birdhouse onto the rest of the structure.

Easy DIY Projects

How to Build a Birdhouse

By Chris Gardner, Tom Scalisi

The Best Hearing Protection

Tools & Materials

Based on Our Tests, These Are the Most Effective Products for Hearing Protection

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Grill on the garden, close-up.

Outdoor Kitchens

How to Start a Charcoal Grill

By Kat Hodgins, Tom Scalisi

The best whole house fan option installed in an attic

Beat the Summer Heat With One of Our Favorite Whole-House Fans

The Best Ear Protection for Mowing Options

After Testing Various Solutions, This $3 Product is the Best Ear Protection for Mowing

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Composting Toilet Options

Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Yes, Your Off-Grid Setup Needs a Composting Toilet—Here’s What to Get

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

Growing Seasons are Getting Longer

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Our Favorite Drip Irrigation System is Shockingly Easy to Set Up

By Tom Scalisi, Katie Barton

View of the vinyl plank floor and a tall plant in a dining/living space, some dining chairs and

How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring

By Tom Scalisi, Joe Provey, Updated by Tony Carrick

The Best Garage Lighting Option

This Simple Upgrade Can Give Your Garage a Complete Makeover

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Drill Bit Sharpeners close-up

Our Favorite Drill Bit Sharpener Provided Near-Perfect Results in Our Tests

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Person in blue sweatshirt and jeans driving one of the best riding mowers for hills and uneven yards

The Best Riding Lawn Mowers for Hills, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Mike Bruton, Tom Scalisi

A home studio covered in acoustic paneling on the walls

Tools & Materials

The Best Soundproofing Materials for Any Room in Your Home

A group of the best wood chippers together in a yard.

Tools & Materials

Our Favorite Wood Chipper Can Handle the Toughest Branches

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

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